Sirsa, Haryana

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sirsa | type = city | latd = 29.53 | longd = 75.02
locator_position = right | state_name = Haryana
district = Sirsa
leader_title = leader_name =
altitude = 205
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 160,129| population_density =
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area_telephone = 01666
postal_code =125055
vehicle_code_range =HR 24
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website = sirsa.gov.in
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Sirsa ( _hi. सिरसा) is a city and a municipal council in Sirsa district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is a town in the westernmost region of the Haryana state, India, bordering Punjab and Rajasthan. Its history dates back to the time of Mahabharata. At one time, the Sarasvati River flowed in this area.

The Dera Saccha Sauda sect based in Sirsa has recently been involved in a controversy with the Sikh community.Barring voilence related to this sad event,Sirsa is a peaceful area.

Geography

Sirsa is located at coord|29.53|N|75.02|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/10/Sirsa.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sirsa] ] . It has an average elevation of 205 metres (672 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Sirsa had a population of 160,129. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Sirsa has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 62%. In Sirsa, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. There is a big population of the Sikh community in Sirsa.

References

External links

* [http://sirsa.gov.in Official website]